Renowned chef Emeril Lagasse’s extensive restaurant roster is going to shrink by one at the end of the month. 34 Restaurant and Bar in New Orleans is shutting down.
Opened in October 2024 as an homage to Emeril’s Portuguese roots and his late mother Hilda, 34 will cease operations next weekend, according to an announcement from the Emeril Group.
‘High costs’ lead to closure
34 Restaurant and Bar’s final day of service will be next Saturday, January 31. Economic factors led to the decision to shutter.
“The restaurant has been a true labor of love, but due to the high costs of operating in the current environment, we have made the difficult decision to close,” the Emeril Group said, via the Times-Picayune…